Georgia / Columbia County Board of Education
Agency file
The Columbia County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.
In 2025, this agency had 4,579 employees with median total compensation of $47,369; the highest distinct record was $342,154.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,579 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($47,369) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,062 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,928. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Tara Garnett works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Tara earned $20,788 in 2025.
School Secretary/Clerk/Columbia County Board of Education
Jolie Martin is a School Secretary/Clerk at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,758.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Willona Perryman serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,754.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Stephanie Hinds works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Stephanie earned $20,746 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Lori Frierson works as a Substitute Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Lori earned $20,700 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Marzella Jones holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,692.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Erich Pruett works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Erich earned $20,671 in 2025.
Non-Instructional Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, David Mcneal serves as a Non-Instructional Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,652.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Jennifer Yourchak serves as a School Food Service Worker. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,649.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Leslie Smith works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Leslie earned $20,640 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Saray Gonzalez Collazo serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,635.
Secretary/Columbia County Board of Education
Tabitha Sharpless works as a Secretary for Columbia County Board of Education. Tabitha earned $20,574 in 2025.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Melody Dumas is a Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,566.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Maria Stewart serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,557.
Substitute Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Bobbie Gibbons holds the role of Substitute Teacher at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,542.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Patrice Welcher holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,532.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Adrienne Sampson works as a Bus Driver for Columbia County Board of Education. Adrienne earned $20,520 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Katie Newton is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,515.
Teacher of Autistic Students/Columbia County Board of Education
Rachel Pratt is a Teacher of Autistic Students at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,501.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lamanda Bennett is a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,478.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Stacey Normand serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,463.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Jennifer Vernon holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,457.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Regina Mims holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,457.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Charlene Newsome serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,437.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Donald Dickerson serves as a Bus Driver. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,420.
Bus Driver/Columbia County Board of Education
Sandrae Herrington holds the role of Bus Driver at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,419.
Special Education Bus Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Juanita Frails is a Special Education Bus Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $20,403.
Grades 9-12 Teacher/Columbia County Board of Education
Dustin Tucker works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Columbia County Board of Education. Dustin earned $20,380 in 2025.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, David Srivastava serves as a Custodial Personnel. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,376.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Billie Varner holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,366.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Audrey Dent serves as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,364.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Lauren Harmel works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Lauren earned $20,356 in 2025.
Instructional Specialist P-8/Columbia County Board of Education
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At Columbia County Board of Education, Torrianna Davis serves as a Instructional Specialist P-8. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,338.
Custodial Personnel/Columbia County Board of Education
Annie Habersham works as a Custodial Personnel for Columbia County Board of Education. Annie earned $20,336 in 2025.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Rebecca Jarvis holds the role of Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,323.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Gabriela Caress holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,304.
Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Ashley Manker works as a Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide for Columbia County Board of Education. Ashley earned $20,303 in 2025.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
Richard Masiello holds the role of Special Education Parapro/Aide at Columbia County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $20,265.
Special Education Parapro/Aide/Columbia County Board of Education
At Columbia County Board of Education, Conceita Watkins serves as a Special Education Parapro/Aide. Their 2025 pay totaled $20,256.
School Food Service Worker/Columbia County Board of Education
Kathy Blocker works as a School Food Service Worker for Columbia County Board of Education. Kathy earned $20,253 in 2025.